Out of revenge, Enrico Dandolo diverted the Fourth Crusade to sack this capital in 1204. In the 670s, this city defeated a siege by the Umayyad Empire
Out of revenge, Enrico Dandolo diverted the Fourth Crusade to sack this capital in 1204. In the 670s, this city defeated a siege by the Umayyad Empire because of the discovery of Greek Fire. This city finally fell to Mehmed II in 1453, causing it to become part of the Ottoman Empire. During its height, this city was the site of the Hippodrome and the Hagia Sofia. During that period, this capital was ruled by such people as Justinian. For 10 points, name this capital of the Byzantine Empire which was later renamed Istanbul.
Out of revenge, Enrico Dandolo diverted the Fourth Crusade to sack this capital in 1204.
{Constantinople} [or {Byzantium}; or {Istanbul} before mentioned]